McCarter Cellars

What makes an award truly matter?

For us, it starts with the wine in the glass. McCarter Cellars Pinot Noir earned Double Gold, Best of Class, and 98 points, proof of the precision behind every small lot.

Each bottle reflects Sonoma County fruit, careful barrel work, and a hands-on process built from chemistry and soul.

👉 Learn more and book a tasting to experience the difference.

From home cellar to Sonoma award winner ✨

I started with 15 years of home winemaking and a whole lot of curiosity. Today, McCarter Cellars is the result of chemistry, soul, and community.

If you want to taste that journey, book an appointment and come meet the wines behind the story. 🍷

This review made our whole week. 🍷

A guest called our Sonoma Pinot "exceptional" and said the tasting felt warm, personal, and worth booking again. That kind of feedback means everything to a tiny team like ours.

If you’ve visited McCarter Cellars, we’d love your honest review. It helps more wine lovers find us and keeps the tasting room growing.

Wine that gives back to community. 🍷

At McCarter Cellars, every pour is about more than great Sonoma County wine. It is about lifting local voices, supporting diversity, and showing up for causes that matter.

If that speaks to you, book a tasting and experience it for yourself.

Planning your November 1st tasting menu? Here's what pairs beautifully with our 2025 Gewürztraminer:

🦐 Shellfish & Scallops
🌮 Al Pastor Tacos
🍜 Thai & Vietnamese Cuisine
🥗 Fresh Salads with Aromatic Herbs
🍤 Seafood in Light Sauces

The floral notes and fresh acidity make this wine incredibly versatile. What's your go-to pairing? Drop it in the comments! 👇

See you November 1st at Vinify Tasting Room! 🍷

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🍷 INTERNATIONAL PINOT NOIR DAY IS HERE! 🍷

Today we celebrate the elegant, complex, and absolutely captivating Pinot Noir—and we're thrilled to share our award-winning expressions with you!

Our 2023 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir just earned Double Gold at the 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and a stunning 98 points at the Harvest Terroir Challenge. This is the wine that put McCarter Cellars on the map.

From our signature 2022 Forchini Vineyard Pinot (98 points, Best of Class) to our latest Russian River releases, each bottle tells the story of our commitment to Old World techniques with a modern soul.

Whether you're a Pinot devotee or discovering the varietal for the first time, today's the perfect day to experience what makes our wines special.

🍇 Join the wine club and get exclusive access to limited releases
🍇 Book a tasting to experience these beauties in person
🍇 Shop our full Pinot collection online

What's your favorite Pinot memory? Drop it in the comments below! 🙌

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